Europe

Health news

How to read your phone’s air quality index to better your health

What does an air quality index of 7 mean? How does this affect health, and what measures can be taken?

25/02/2026

United Kingdom

UK to release Mountbatten-Windsor trade envoy files after arrest

UK lawmakers have pushed for the release of files on Mountbatten-Windsor's trade envoy role and ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid misconduct and secrecy allegations.

25/02/2026

France

France ends record 40-day streak of consecutive rain

Authorities urged the public to exercise caution, warning that many affected areas remain under flood risk. The country's national meteorological service says rain is forecast to resume on Thursday evening.

24/02/2026

Culture news

U2 releases short documentary to mark 4th anniversary of Ukraine war

Irish rockers U2 have released a short documentary directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus to marking the fourth anniversary of Russia invading his home country. The film is part of the Irish band's "Days of Ash" EP project.

24/02/2026

Russia

Russian invasion of Ukraine: How the war is impacting Russia’s economy?

Rising VAT and tax reforms are hitting Russia’s small businesses hard. Beauty salons in St. Petersburg and Moscow’s Mashenka bakery face closure as costs soar, demand drops, and owners struggle to stay afloat amid stricter regulations and economic pressures from four years of war.

24/02/2026

Culture news

Louvre chief Laurence des Cars quits in latest crisis at French museum

Laurence des Cars has quit as director of the Paris Louvre Museum as the fallout continues over the daylight robbery which saw priceless crown jewels stolen from the world's most popular museum.

24/02/2026

Europe News

EU Commission urges MEPs to pass EU-US deal despite fresh tariffs

EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is pressing MEPs to push through the EU-US trade deal after Washington urged Brussels to honour its commitments – but the US Supreme Court's recent ruling striking down Trump's tariffs raises doubts about the validity of the 2025 agreement.

24/02/2026

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Zelensky and EU leaders honour war dead as Ukraine marks four years

Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion with a Kyiv memorial as Zelensky and EU leaders honour the dead and vow to keep resisting.

24/02/2026

The Cube

Russia baselessly claims UK and France plan to give Ukraine nukes

As Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, Kyiv has shut down "absurd" claims by Russian intelligence that the UK and France will give it nuclear weapons.

24/02/2026

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Kyiv region mourns four years of invasion as battles rage in the east

Residents in Irpin and Bucha light candles for victims four years after Russia’s invasion, while Zelensky says Moscow has not broken Ukraine and vows a fair peace.

24/02/2026

Europe Today

How Hungary hijacked Brussels and Kyiv with a double veto

The Hungarian foreign minister accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Kaja Kallas in a tense meeting in which Budapest used its veto powers twice to the fury of member states supportive of Ukraine.

24/02/2026

The Cube

Deepfake celebrity videos used to pressure Europe over Ukraine

Edited videos of Hollywood actors are being used to push a pro-Kremlin narrative targeting European leaders. Researchers say the campaign is coordinated.

24/02/2026

Italy

Napoli fan 'stabbed by wife' at home after VAR decision sparks row

The 40-year-old man was stabbed by his wife after a misunderstanding while watching a Napoli game at their home, according to Italian media.

24/02/2026

Health news

How global warming is impacting the health of Tour de France athletes

As temperatures continue to rise across Europe, a new study highlights the impact on elite athletes’ health - and urges summer sports’ organisers to re-think when they host their events.

24/02/2026

Germany

Café Kyiv brings the reality of Russia's war in Ukraine to Berlin

As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, supporters of Kyiv gathered at Café Kyiv in Berlin to keep attention on the war.

24/02/2026

Ukraine

How do Europeans feel about Russia's war in Ukraine four years on?

Four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, European leaders remain steadfast in support — but does the public feel the same?

24/02/2026

Italy

Italy probes €17-million disappearance of military aircraft parts

Italian investigators probe how thousands of vital avionics vanished from a Brindisi air force depot, amid suspicions of embezzlement and possible resale abroad.

24/02/2026

Tech News

Reddit hit with €16 million fine in UK for failing to protect children

"Children under 13 had their personal information collected and used in ways they could not understand, consent to or control," said John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner.

24/02/2026

Travel News

UK's ETA travel permit required from 25 February 2026

Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards.

24/02/2026

Economy

Four years on: The staggering economic toll of Russia's war in Ukraine

As Ukraine marks four grim years since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, the conflict has morphed into an exhausting war of financial endurance.

24/02/2026

Earth News

Russia-Ukraine war has produced 311 million tonnes of CO2e - report

Experts warn that climate change and Russia’s war on Ukraine have created a “vicious cycle” with devastating consequences.

24/02/2026

Russia

Russia opens case against Telegram's Durov over 'promoting terrorism'

Russia has opened a terrorism-related criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov amid new blocks on the app and a push for a state-controlled alternative, according to Russian state media reports.

24/02/2026

Greece

World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme.

24/02/2026

Art

French artist JR reveals plans to turn Pont Neuf bridge into a 'cave'

French artist JR will transform Paris’ famous Pont Neuf bridge into a walk-through “cave” with sound and augmented reality in a tribute to artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

24/02/2026

Health news

UK welcomes first baby born after womb transplant from dead donor

The groundbreaking womb transplant from a deceased donor is the first of its kind in the country and only the third ever carried out in Europe.

24/02/2026

Ukraine

Four years on, Zelenskyy says Putin ‘did not win this war’

On the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian president said the country has preserved its statehood as allies vow unwavering support and peace on Kyiv's terms.

24/02/2026